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An expanded snow carving by Homer artist Gary Lyon is photographed on East Skyline Drive on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Milli Martin

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One of these days, the Betster will stop harping on about the cold weather, but today is not…

Homer youth participate in a scavenger hunt at the Pratt Museum during an early release day on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Erica Hasche

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Bundle up, Homer — it’s cold out there! Spring might show up one of these days, but in…

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The Betster is grateful for the sunshine that has graced us this past week, but if the temperatures…

A perfect seashell rests on the sand at Bishop's Beach on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The annual Anchor Point Snow Rondi winter festival continues through this weekend — don’t miss out on all…

Community members gather along Pioneer Avenue for the 72nd annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Another Winter Carnival has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the winter fun is over yet. Coming…

Homer High School cheerleaders leads the Lil Mariner Cheer team during the Winter Carnival basketball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Whether you’re walking in the parade this weekend or simply going to observe, the Betster hopes y’all are…

Two male ring-necked pheasants stroll around outside on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, outside the Homer News office in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Countdown to Valentine’s Day — and, more importantly, the annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade! The chamber is looking…

The northern lights dance in the night sky 4.5 miles out East End Road in Homer, Alaska, on Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Blink and you’ll miss it — January sure has passed quickly, and now February is just around the…

Members of the Homer High School boys and girls cross country teams pose for a photo with coaches and Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche following the borough's presentation of a commendation and certificates of achievement to the athletes on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Justin Zank

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You know the drill — for information on upcoming events happening on the peninsula, take a look at…

Dried rosehips cling to the bare branches of a rosebush outside the Homer News office on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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It’s cold outside, but things are heating up around here — the legislative season is about to start,…

The snow deepens on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Well folks, it looks like all the snow we didn’t get in the late fall and early winter…

Youth skaters participate in a figure-skating performance during the community Christmas Eve skate on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at the Kevin Bell Arena in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Happy New Year, Homer! The Betster is grateful to have made it through another year, and looks forward…

Families enjoy ice skating on Beluga Lake on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Merry Christmas, Homer! The Betster hopes folks are staying warm and enjoying good food and good company, or…